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Monday, November 26, 2012

Lights Of The Del Coronado

I didn't expect to see San Diego beaches for the fourth time this year, but when the invitation came I didn't hesitate too much. The Hotel Del Coronado is prettier than ever all decked out for Christmas. And the Thanksgiving buffet was wonderful! I've never had a better traditional meal. But the menu was quite extensive for those who wanted something more.

The Del was booked to capacity, and I kept imagining the place as a huge cruise ship. The crowds were somewhat daunting, and not at all like the quiet home celebration that I thought we would have.

Weather in the eighties on the beach. A beautiful fog was moving in and changed the look of everything by morning.

Twilight proved the best time for a few shots. The hardest part was jockeying for position on the sidewalk! But I still managed to take too many. I fell under the spell of The Del once more. . . .

The wood floors in the old section of the Victorian building have a pleasant creak, and when things quiet down late at night you can just imagine the former grandeur.

The hotel shops are fantastic, but I was too busy and too generally dazzled to take photos. My favorite was the Christmas shop.

It seems that every single visitor took a photo of the tree in the foyer.

18 comments:

Jacqueline, the Coronado is a beautiful hotel. We've been several times, but the last time we attended a wedding there on the beach. It was a wonderful venue for a wedding. Fun to see these images with it all lit. Thanks for sharing.........Sarah

Beautiful pictures! Gorgeous Christmas tree. So festive. I am like you, I always image what it must have been like in the days gone by. Thanks for these photos. You have inspired me to go back to San Diego and go in this time!

Oh how beautiful and elegant! Right down my alley! How lucky you are to get to go there. I have seen pictures of the place in a Victoria magazine, but not at Christmas so thanks for sharing your photos. Gina

This is such a beautiful hotel and I love all the white lights outlining everything. It would be a thrill to see it and to dine there! I missed a few of your recent post so just scrolled down through them. I love the one with the pink Christmas balls! They are so pretty. I'm all decked out here now but I still keep tweaking things. :)

What a beautful hotel, Jacqueline! You must have had a wonderful time there. How lovely that you were able to get away again and enjoy the warm weather as well as an early taste of Christmas... the best of both worlds!

Hi Jacqueline. We usually spend the month of January in San Diego and one of my favorite places is Coronado Island and the Del. I just feel transported to another time within those walls. Such a beautiful place and as we won't go this year, I will miss it. The Christmas decorations are all put away by January. I bet they were really beautiful..Happy Monday..Judy